Pronunciation: /bɜrl/
noun a rapid spinning motion
A1 I saw a birl spinning in the wind.
A2 The children were amazed by the birl twirling in the playground.
B1 The traditional dance involved a lot of birls and spins.
B2 The birls of the dancers added a dynamic element to the performance.
C1 The intricate birls of the figure skater impressed the judges.
C2 The ballet dancer executed flawless birls with grace and precision.
verb to cause to spin rapidly
A1 The children love to birl around in the playground.
A2 She tried to birl the hula hoop around her waist but it kept falling down.
B1 The dancers birl gracefully across the stage, captivating the audience.
B2 The figure skater expertly birls on the ice, executing perfect spins and jumps.
C1 The tornado caused trees to birl violently in the wind, uprooting them from the ground.
C2 The ballerina's ability to birl effortlessly on her toes showcases her exceptional skill and training.
formal The dancer executed a perfect birl during the ballet performance.
informal I saw the kids birl around the playground with so much energy.
slang Let's birl over to the mall and grab some food.
figurative Her mind seemed to birl with thoughts as she tried to make a decision.
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